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MT06 HLJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

166,229 mi
Last recorded166,229 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 HLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 166,229 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 165,213 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 165,211 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 165,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 186,021 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 156,987 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 156,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 150,557 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 150,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 132,719 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 132,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 120,132 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 120,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 100,646 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 79,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 51,650 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 51,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 39,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,937 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,462 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 32,462 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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MT06 HLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT06 HLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MT06 HLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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